PRP Treatment in Pakistan (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment uses the growth factors in your own blood to support repair.

A small amount of blood is taken from your arm and spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma, which is packed with platelets. The doctor places it into the scalp with fine injections, or into the skin with injections or microneedling. Nothing foreign or animal-derived is added.

Mainly for hair loss and for skin.

On the scalp it helps weak roots grow stronger hair (PRP hair treatment), and on the face it improves dull skin, fine lines and acne scars (PRP for face). We also use it for a thin or patchy beard. Round bald patches (alopecia areata) need a different treatment.

Both use your own platelets; PRGF is prepared by its own method.

PRGF (plasma rich in growth factors) is spun once, gently, leaves out the white blood cells that can trigger inflammation, and is activated so it releases growth factors steadily. That is why we do PRP as PRGF: PRGF hair treatment for the scalp and the PRGF facial for the skin.

Yes, for early to moderate thinning while the roots are still alive.

In a placebo-controlled trial in men, three monthly PRP sessions raised hair density by 45.9 hairs per square centimetre, and in a small PRGF study one session raised hair counts by up to 54%. It can’t regrow a fully bald area, and we don’t offer hair transplants.

It helps, especially with microneedling.

A meta-analysis of 14 studies with 472 patients found that adding PRP made a better-than-50% acne scar improvement about three times as likely as microneedling alone, and reviews report better texture, glow and fine lines. For deep pitted scars, PRGF with subcision works better; for dark spots, a pico laser.

PRP (PRGF) treatment is available at all 12 Cutera Aesthetics clinics, at the same price in every city.

We have clinics in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Hyderabad and Sialkot, with female doctors at each one. Find your nearest clinic, or message us on WhatsApp and we’ll book your free consultation at the one closest to you.

PRP for hair and face is done as PRGF, from about Rs 8,400 a session in a course of 3.

Scalp PRGF+ is Rs 11,995 a session, or Rs 25,190 for three; PRGF Fusion Rs 13,995, or Rs 29,390 for three. The PRGF facial is Rs 11,995 (Rs 25,190 for three), face and neck Rs 13,995, and Beard PRGF Rs 9,995 a session. Prices are the same at all 12 clinics, the consultation is free, and any current offer is explained at the clinic.

Usually three to four sessions, about a month apart.

Hair shows a clearer change at about three months and keeps improving to six; skin often looks fresher after the first session. Hair loss carries on in the background, so most people have a top-up every few months, and facial results have been reported to last up to about 18 months.

Yes, it is made from your own blood, so an allergic reaction is very unlikely.

Expect a tender or red scalp or skin for a day or two and sometimes a small bruise; reviews found no serious side effects. It isn’t done with a clotting problem, while on blood thinners, or with an infection in the area, so tell your doctor about your health and medicines.

The kits used to prepare PRP are cleared by the US FDA, but PRP for hair loss is not an FDA-approved treatment.

Doctors use it on the strength of clinical studies, which show benefit for hair thinning and skin, with mainly mild, short-lived side effects. Your doctor explains what it can and can’t do for you at your free consultation.